dayberry

/ˈdeɪbɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of edible fruit, often red or purple, with a sweet taste and a distinctive flavor.

“The forager picked several dayberries to add to her morning salad.”

2. noun

A type of shrub or small tree, typically producing dayberries, native to Asia and North America.

“The dayberry shrub grew rapidly in the garden, requiring regular pruning.”

Synonyms

  • red currant
  • wild currant

Antonyms

  • poisonous berry